Ernest Schwiebert Streamer Fly

Ernest Schwiebert Streamer FlyThis unusual streamer fly, tied by renowned author and devoted fly fisherman, Ernest Schwiebert (1931 2005), measures 3" overall and features unusual hand painted 'eyes' on either side. With light use, most likely a single occasion, still in excellent condition. Schwiebert is well remembered in fly tying circles for his notable contributions in the field of insect comparability. The exceptional detail seen in the concise illustrations the gifted

For sale here is a very nice Kabuto fiberglass rod

Used but in good fishable condition

Varnished butternut seat

What makes this super rare is the condition - almost mint

close to the end of the "Maxwell" period at Leonard

serial #4689

The action is very nice as well

and a friend and fishing partner of Norm

The rod shows very modest use with light grip soiling

Restored by Hoagy Carmichael in 1980

chronicles the history of this great salmon river from 1840 to approximately 1935

Dual nickel silver band reel seat over a mortised cork spacer